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Markets Update:

Asian markets traded lower today, after last night’s tech sell off on the Wall Street. The 10 year Treasury, which touched the psychological threshold of 3% yesterday – for the first time since January 2014 – still hovers around the same.

Nikkei has been recouping losses, supported by a weak yen. Chinese equities have also been weaker, with Hang Seng tech companies also losing out, following US volatility.

While most companies have been posting above estimate earnings, investors seem to be spooked by the fact that their costs have also risen, thereby triggering fears of an earnings peak.

ASX and NZX closed for ANZAC Day public holiday.

The dollar continues to trade stronger on major crosses. While the weekly API inventory was higher, oil showed little change.

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